The Willis Music Company JOHN THOMPSON'S EASIEST PIANO COURSE FIRST FOLK SONGS - PIANO SOLO
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Summary of This Book
Designed as an enjoyable collection to accompany the first years of piano study, this book offers a progressive selection of 26 accessible pieces, intended to strengthen reading and coordination while maintaining a playful dimension. The arrangements favor natural fingerings, clear rhythms, and easy-to-execute textures, allowing the student to focus on expression, pulse, and sound quality.
It includes well-known traditional and popular melodies, perfect for enriching the study repertoire, preparing a small recital, or simply playing "for pleasure" at home. The diversity of origins (British songs, American tunes, European melodies, etc.) also helps develop musical culture and explore different atmospheres, from lyrical singing to more dance-like pieces. Songlist
All Through The Night
Banks Of The Ohio
Blow The Wind Southerly
Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
Donkey Riding
Early One Morning
Fire Down Below
Greensleeves
Hurry, The Food Is Ready
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Land Of The Silver Birch [Traditional Canadian]
Lavender Blue
Li'l Liza Jane
Men Of Harlech
My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean
On Top Of Old Smokey
Rio Grande
Scarborough Fair
Shoes Of Shining Leather
Skye Boat Song
Sur Le Pont D'avignon
Sweet Betsy From Pike
The Banks Of The Ohio
The Maid Of Leko
Water Come A Me Eye
What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?
Whoop Jamboree
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Traditional (collective) | Collection | Easiest Piano Course |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Difficulty | Beginner |
Questions frequently asked
Is this piano collection suitable for a beginner?
The beginner level is explicitly indicated. The arrangements are based on natural fingerings and clear rhythms to strengthen reading and coordination.
How many pieces does First Folk Songs contain?
The collection includes 26 solo piano pieces.
Which traditional songs are included?
The selection notably includes Greensleeves, Danny Boy (Londonderry Air), and Scarborough Fair. Le Pont d’Avignon is also featured. British, American, and European folk tunes are gathered.
Is accompaniment required to play these pieces?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. No accompaniment or other instruments are mentioned.
Is this method part of the Easiest Piano Course collection?
Included in the Easiest Piano Course collection, the book offers traditional melodies arranged for the first years of piano study. It can be used to enrich the study repertoire or to prepare a small recital.
